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… amount of vitamin B12 (micrograms or mcg) Stay below 1 - 3 years 0.9 An upper limit for vitamin B12 has not been … years 1.8 14 - 70+ years 2.4 Pregnant 2.6 Breastfeeding 2.8 Adults older than 50 years: Older adults do not absorb naturally occurring vitamin B12 very well. Adults over 50 should get the recommended amount of vitamin B12 …
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… Audiometry (VRA) This test is mostly used for babies over 6 months of age. This test uses your baby's natural … Play Audiometry This test is mostly used for children 2 to 5years of age. Your child is taught to play a game, such as … loss can be temporary or permanent. Most hearing loss in young children is temporary and medically treatable. A test …
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… from influenza, include: Children 6 months to less than 5 years of age Pregnant people at any stage of pregnancy … periods of time due to a medical condition Children and adults with certain medical conditions, including: Heart or … soreness Fatigue Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea Chills Babies and young children may be irritable, sleepy and have a decreased …
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… Your Child About Appropriate Online Behavior On this page: Overview Overview Children and teens may relish the freedom … the internet, but that freedom may feel scary to parents. Adults are more aware of the risks that young people face online. Having open talks about your …
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… Schizophrenia and the Caregiver On this page: Overview Overview As a family member or … Since schizophrenia often develops during the late teen and young adult years, it may mean the loss of dreams you had for your …
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… Estimating the Size of a Burn On this page: Overview Overview You can quickly … surface area into percentages. Estimating burn size in adults See a picture of the "rule of nines" for adults . The … the body's surface area. Estimating burn size in babies and young children See a picture of the "rule of nines" for …
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… common among teens. It usually gets better after the teen years. Some women who never had acne growing up will have it … causes the baby's body to release hormones on its own. Young children and older adults also may get acne. A few conditions, such as …
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… on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the rotavirus … with the virus. Diarrhea can last from 4 to 8 days. Young children can become dehydrated if the diarrhea or …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the Tdap … dose for children immunized against these diseases at a younger age. The booster dose strengthens or boosts the … up until delivery. Children 7 years of age and older and adults who have not been fully immunized or whose …
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… Coughs, Age 11 and Younger On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care … coughs from diseases or causes that usually don't affect adults, such as: Croup . Infection of the lower respiratory … 6 to 11 months 6 to 11 months 12 months to less than 3 years 12 months to less than 3 years 3 to 11 years 3 to 11 …
